Your old IKEA furniture could be worth a fortune

They’re known for their affordable furniture but items from IKEA'S earlier ranges are selling for a small fortune.

According to research, conducted by Barnebys, a search engine for 1,800 auction houses around the world, collectors are forking out up to £50,000 ($87,327) for some rare items.

Pontus Silfverstolpe, the co-founder of Barnebys, told the Daily Mail: "Unlike many of their items today, Ikea's older products were actually made very well and have stood the test of time.”

The most expensive item found for sale was IKEA’s 'mushroom' or 'clam' chair produced in 1943.

The research was conducted by Barnebys, an online auction house, and tracked sales from 2,000 auction houses. Pontus Silfverstolpe, the co-founder of Barnebys, told the Daily Mail: "Unlike many of their items today, Ikea's older products were actually made very well and have stood the test of time.”

The most expensive item found for sale was IKEA’s 'mushroom' or 'clam' chair produced in 1943.

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A set of four Verner Panton Vilbert Chairs, 1993, are available for approximately $4,104.